Four killed in Eastern Cape wall collapse

Four killed in Eastern Cape wall collapse

At least four people have been confirmed dead when the wall of a shop fell on them in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape on Friday.

At least four killed after wall collapses in Ngcobo, EC
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At least four people have been confirmed dead when the wall of a shop fell on them in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape on Friday.


A further 13 people have been rushed to All Saints Hospital where they are being treated for various injuries.


The Department of Health has sent its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.


Health MEC Spokesperson, Mkhululi Ndamase, confirmed emergency medical services personnel and other rescue workers are still busy with the search and rescue.


This incident comes amidst the collapse of another building in George on Monday – where the bodies of at least 12 people have been found under the rubble.


There are still 41 people unaccounted for.


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